Joe Rossignol

Joe joined MacRumors in January 2015, and is now a Senior Reporter. Based out of Stoney Creek, Canada, he has been writing about Apple since 2008, with a focus on breaking news coverage.

Joe Rossignol's Articles

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iPhone 15 Pro: Top Five Rumored New Features

Wednesday July 19, 2023 8:27 am PDT by
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup in September. As usual, the Pro and Pro Max models are expected to have a wide range of new features, including a USB-C port, A17 Bionic chip, titanium frame, and more. Below, we have recapped the top five new features rumored for the iPhone 15 Pro models. USB-C port: iPhone 15 Pro models are widely rumored to feature a USB-C port, providing...
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Apple Lists Products Eligible for Upcoming U.S. Sales Tax-Free Holidays

Tuesday July 18, 2023 7:04 pm PDT by
Apple has listed products eligible for upcoming sales tax holidays in select U.S. states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Some other states will also be holding sales tax holidays, such as Massachusetts, New Mexico, and South Carolina, but they have yet to be added to Apple's list. Sales tax holidays provide a limited-time opportunity to purchase ...
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AppleDB Offers Useful Database of Apple Devices, Software Updates, Firmware Releases, and More

Tuesday July 18, 2023 7:15 am PDT by
Launched in 2022, AppleDB is a helpful resource that provides a database of Apple devices, software updates, firmware releases, and more. The website was recently updated with all macOS releases and beta versions dating back to Mac OS X Tiger in 2005. AppleDB catalogs over 4,000 software and firmware versions for a wide range of Apple products, along with model numbers, model identifiers,...
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Next-Generation iPad Air With Spec Bump Reportedly in Development

Monday July 17, 2023 10:25 am PDT by
Apple is actively developing a sixth-generation iPad Air, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who briefly touched on the mid-range tablet in his latest Power On newsletter. However, it's unclear exactly when the next model will be released. Gurman said the first Macs with the M3 chip could be announced as early as October, but he does not expect any major upgrades across the iPad lineup...
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MacBook Pro With 3nm Chip Reportedly Launching Later This Year

Monday July 17, 2023 9:21 am PDT by
Apple plans to release a new MacBook Pro with an upgraded chip manufactured with TSMC's advanced 3nm process in the third quarter of 2023, according to DigiTimes. "Apple's next-generation MacBook Pro slated for launch in the third quarter will feature 3nm processors, according to industry sources," the preview says. The report is likely referring to a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Apple's...
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What to Expect From the Next-Generation Apple TV Launching Next Year

Friday July 14, 2023 8:28 am PDT by
The current Apple TV 4K was released in November 2022 with the A15 Bionic chip, a larger 128GB storage option, a slightly thinner and lighter design, HDR10+ support, a Siri Remote with a USB-C port, lower pricing, and other minor changes. The next-generation Apple TV 4K is expected to be released next year. Ahead, we recap rumored features and changes for the streaming device. Faster Chip ...
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Apple Removes Gift Wrapping Option With 'Signature' Ribbon Box

Friday July 14, 2023 7:00 am PDT by
Apple no longer offers gift wrapping for online orders in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, and select other countries where the option was available. References to gift wrapping were removed from Apple's website this week, and the option no longer appears to be available at checkout. The gift wrapping consisted of a "signature" white box with a red ribbon,...
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iOS 17 Public Beta Released With These 12 New Features for iPhone

Thursday July 13, 2023 7:37 am PDT by
Apple last month announced iOS 17 with a wide range of new features for the iPhone XS and newer. A public beta is now available for members of Apple's free Beta Software Program, allowing anyone to test the update. iOS 17 should be released to all users in September alongside new iPhones. Below, we have recapped 12 key features coming to the iPhone with the update. StandBy StandBy is a ...
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macOS Ventura 13.5 Fixes iPod Shuffle Syncing Issue Years After Device Was Discontinued

Wednesday July 12, 2023 8:14 am PDT by
The upcoming macOS 13.5 update resolves a syncing issue with the third-generation and fourth-generation iPod shuffle, according to Apple's developer release notes. The update is currently in beta testing and will likely be released later this month. From the release notes:Resolved Issues Fixed an issue where iPod shuffle (3rd and 4th generation) cannot be synced due to an unknown error...
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Apple Planning New Rapid Security Responses for iPhone, iPad, and Mac to Address Website Loading Issue

Tuesday July 11, 2023 9:07 am PDT by
In a support document published today, Apple said it is aware of an issue where the recently released Rapid Security Responses for iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, and macOS 13.4.1 might prevent some websites from displaying properly. The affected Rapid Security Responses are labeled as iOS 16.5.1 (a), iPadOS 16.5.1 (a), and macOS 13.4.1 (a). Apple said new Rapid Security Responses with a (b)...
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iPhone 15 Pro's Top Rumored Features: USB-C Port, Titanium, and More

Tuesday July 11, 2023 6:37 am PDT by
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 lineup in September. As usual, the Pro and Pro Max models are expected to have a wide range of new features, including a USB-C port, A17 Bionic chip, titanium frame, and more. Below, we have recapped the top five new features rumored for the iPhone 15 Pro models. USB-C port: iPhone 15 Pro models are widely rumored to feature a USB-C port, providing...
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Apple to Announce Q3 2023 Earnings on August 3 Following New Macs

Monday July 10, 2023 10:46 am PDT by
Apple has announced that it will report its earnings results for the third quarter of the 2023 fiscal year on Thursday, August 3. The report will be available at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time, and Apple's CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri will discuss the results on a conference call with analysts at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A live audio stream of the call will be available on Apple's Investor...
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Larger iMac With Around 32-Inch Display Reportedly in Early Testing

Sunday July 9, 2023 8:41 am PDT by
Apple is experimenting with larger iMacs, including a model with around a 32-inch display, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said these iMacs are still in early development, so he does not expect them to launch until late 2024 or at some point in 2025 at the earliest. Gurman previously said Apple was developing a larger iMac with over a 30-inch...
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iOS 17 Public Beta Coming Soon With These 12 New Features

Friday July 7, 2023 11:09 am PDT by
Apple last month announced iOS 17 with a wide range of new features for the iPhone. The update is available now in beta for users with an Apple developer account, with $99 per year membership no longer required. For users who prefer to wait for the public beta, Apple said it will be available in July, so it should be coming soon. iOS 17 should be released to all users in September alongside...
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iPad Pros With 11-Inch and 13-Inch OLED Displays Expected to Enter Mass Production Early Next Year

Friday July 7, 2023 10:20 am PDT by
Apple suppliers will begin mass production of new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro models with OLED displays in the first quarter of 2024, according to research firm Omdia. The information was shared in a report from Korean website The Elec. Benefits of OLED technology for iPad Pro displays would include increased brightness, higher contrast ratio, greater color accuracy, and lower power...
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iPhone 16 Pro Now Has 'Low' Chance of Featuring Solid-State Buttons

Thursday July 6, 2023 7:36 am PDT by
There is now a "low" chance that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be equipped with solid-state volume and mute buttons, according to Jeff Pu, a tech analyst at Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong International Securities. Pu shared this prediction in a research note today alongside some details about the more imminent iPhone 15 lineup. Solid-state buttons were initially...
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iOS 17 Includes These New Features for Wallet App and Apple Pay

Wednesday July 5, 2023 12:36 pm PDT by
In a WWDC 2023 video last month, Apple outlined several improvements coming to the Wallet app and Apple Pay with iOS 17. The software update is currently in beta and will be released to the public later this year for the iPhone XS and newer. A major redesign for the Wallet app that was rumored ahead of WWDC never materialized, with only modest changes made in iOS 17. Apple Pay order...
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iPhone SE 4: Here's What the Latest Rumors Say

Wednesday July 5, 2023 7:55 am PDT by
Rumors about a fourth-generation iPhone SE have been circulating since just months after the current model launched in 2022. Below, we have recapped rumors about the device, including potential features and release timing. The latest word comes from UBI Research analyst Dae-Jeong Yoon, who this week said that mass production of the fourth-generation iPhone SE has been delayed until 2025,...
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Apple Says Latest 13-Inch MacBook Air Now Supports Bluetooth 5.3

Monday July 3, 2023 9:00 am PDT by
While the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M2 chip initially supported Bluetooth 5.0 when it was released in July 2022, the laptop now supports the faster and more reliable Bluetooth 5.3 standard, according to Apple's tech specs. Apple updated the 13-inch MacBook Air's tech specs page to say Bluetooth 5.3 after introducing the 15-inch MacBook Air with Bluetooth 5.3 at WWDC earlier this month....
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Apple Weather App Now Offers Next-Hour Precipitation Notifications on iPhone in Australia

Sunday July 2, 2023 7:00 pm PDT by
iPhone users in Australia can now receive next-hour precipitation forecasts and notifications from the Weather app, according to an updated Apple support document. "Next-hour precipitation forecasts and precipitation notifications are available for Australia, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States," the document says. "The information is provided by Apple using data from national ...